Allow Me To Be Frank

Frank Moloney

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Allow Me To Be Frank - Thinking Between the Poles. Let’s start talking about how we think in a world that’s eager to put people on different teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1

Amber Heard and Me?

In this first episode, we take a look at how a relatable narrative can get into your brain and how it’s fine to decide not to have an opinion on something. Our lil case study for this chat is the polarised social media around the Depp v Heard courtroom action of the last few years. Note: We’re definitely not trying to re-litigate the court cases, so feel free to get that action elsewhere if it’s your hunger. To support and discuss the episode, check out patreon.com/allowmetobefrank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 2

Was Hollywood supporting Hamas?

In this episode we look at celebrities wearing alleged Gaza ceasefire pins and the social media pushback that followed as folk alleged the pins represented an atrocity from more than twenty years ago. We’ll cover how sometimes we see things as we believe them to be, even if evidence suggests something else. To support, visit patreon.com/AllowMeToBeFrank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 3

Who are you?

In this episode we look at who you are, or rather who you think you are, and how that can impact your thoughts and actions. We’ll talk about how your brain can use some magic to allow you to do things that go against your core beliefs but somehow keep your identity intact. We’ll also chat about how you probably think your opinion today is the right one… and the one you’ve always had. And we’ll look at how this all affects you and how you might think about others in future. For more content and to support, visit: patreon.com/AllowMeToBeFrank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus

MicroPod - 3rd August 2024 - Imane Khelif

A quick micropod to cover some of the nonsense around Olympic boxer Imane Khelif Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus

Paint with all the colours

This bonus episode looks at colour (or color if you’re so inclined.) What is colour? What does it do to our brains? Why does it affect us as it does? How do others use colours to try and influence us? Patreon Interesting article on blue lights & suicide Nice article on colour in different cultures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Waking up in the darkest timeline… again

Here’s a reaction pod to waking up and discovering that Trump had won yet again. Hello darkest timeline my old friend, I’ve come to podcast about you again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus

An undervalued gem? The Irish electoral system.

Do you realise how exceptional the Irish electoral system is? Would it shock you to hear that the far right got a whopping zero seats in Ireland, even though there’s been so much talk of a rise of the right and all that jazz? In this episode we’re looking look at the recent Irish general election, including a thrilling race as a crime boss tries to secure a seat in the Irish parliament. It’s all go, folks. Follow on BlueSky at allowmetobefrank. Patreon - https://patreon.com/AllowMeToBeFrank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus

Apple Cider Vinegar - Will it save us all?

And we’re back from a hiatus with a bonus episode talking about the wonder that is Apple Cider Vinegar. We’re talking wellness scammers, conspirituality, using narrative to break through entrenched positions and a few other bits. Please rate and subscribe where you listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus

Mini Pod - A Disinformation Case Study

A case study of encountering some disinformation in the wild. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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MiniPod - This land is Greenland… and I’m exhausted?

This episode covers “Trump exhaustion” and the road back from it. Topics include: Greenland; ICE; Trump Exhaustion. Guardian podcast mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/full-story/id1482061243 Follow on Patreon: https://patreon.com/AllowMeToBeFrank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus

Iran War - Month 1

In this episode we look at the first month of the war between the US & Israel and Iran. We’ll look at some history to provide context on Iran and the relationship between Iran & Israel. And a timeline of the war so far. The whys and maybes. Music by Panda Sinclaire Follow at patreon.com/AllowMeToBeFrank Some sources for the readers: https://www.npr.org/2026/01/12/g-s1-105652/trump-military-action-iran-protests-deaths https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3v6w2qr12o https://newsroom.ap.org/editorial-photos-videos/detail?itemid=85ba5b1dbb6d4f1e96c37fa5567f1b85&mediatype=video https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1953_Iranian_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/22/iran-war-timeline-civilians-bear-brunt-of-us-and-israels-month-long-campaign https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/16/europe-donald-trump-strait-hormuz-iran https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/said-spoke-a-former-president-bombing-iran-four-denials-suggest-not-rcna263819 https://www.thedailybeast.com/iran-trolls-trumps-war-brag-with-fake-leaked-texts/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/25/us-talking-to-itself-says-iran-as-trump-claims-wheels-of-diplomacy-turning https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/30/is-the-us-ready-to-invade-iran-what-trumps-moves-tell-us-so-far https://www.rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/over-11000-munitions-16-days-iran-war-command-reload-governs-endurance https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/mar/19/us-iran-war-cost https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/17/joe-kent-resigns-director-national-counterterrorism-center https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/at-pentagon-christian-service-hegseth-prays-for-violence-against-those-who-deserve-no-mercy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Episodes

Allow Me To Be Frank - Thinking Between the Poles. Let’s start talking about how we think in a world that’s eager to put people on different teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Frank Moloney
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11
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1
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